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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mercedes SL Class - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (132 HP vs 816 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 112700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mercedes SL Class?
MX-5 Coupe
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda MX-5 Coupe has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £ , while the Mercedes SL Class costs 112700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 81856 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda MX-5 Coupe manages with 6.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mercedes SL Class with 9 L. The difference is about 2.80 L per 100 km.
SL Class
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes SL Class has a convincingly edge – offering 816 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 684 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes SL Class is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.90 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.60 s. That’s about 5.70 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes SL Class pulls significantly stronger with 1420 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 1268 Nm difference.
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MX-5 Coupe
Space and Everyday Use:
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Seats: Mercedes SL Class offers convincingly more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is decisively lighter – 1114 kg compared to 1810 kg. The difference is around 696 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Mercedes SL Class offers significantly more room – 240 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 113 L.
When it comes to payload, Mercedes SL Class decisively takes the win – 375 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 209 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Mercedes SL Class is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
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from about £112,700
Mercedes SL Class
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.
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Mercedes SL Class
The Mercedes SL blends timeless elegance with a cheeky sense of occasion, its retractable roof turning any commute into a small celebratory parade. Behind the wheel it behaves like a grown-up sports car that prefers comfort and presence over headline-grabbing bravado, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want to arrive in style.
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Mercedes SL Class
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
30800 - 36200 £
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Price
112700 - 219300 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
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Consumption L/100km
9 - 13.6 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
12 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
206 - 309 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
70 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
2
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1114 kg
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Curb weight
1810 - 2195 kg
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Trunk capacity
127 L
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Trunk capacity
110 - 240 L
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Length
-
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Length
4697 - 4705 mm
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Width
1735 mm
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Width
1915 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1354 - 1359 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
166 kg
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Payload
145 - 375 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
381 - 816 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.60 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 4.9 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
260 - 317 km/h
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
480 - 1420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
280 - 600 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 cm3
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Engine capacity
1991 - 3982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-5 Coupe have?
The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.